VANCOUVER, British Colombia — Ruben Vargas successfully converted his penalty kick, securing Switzerland's advancement to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 shootout victory over Colombia following a scoreless draw on Tuesday.
This marks Switzerland's first appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals since they hosted the tournament in 1954. The Swiss team competed shorthanded, missing young midfielder Johan Manzambi, who was injured during training on Monday.
Switzerland is set to face the defending champion, Argentina, on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
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